About Tammy
Dr. Tammy Occhipinti is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, work through relationship difficulties, and process grief and loss. Her practice also addresses a wide range of concerns including depression, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and family of origin issues.
In sessions she uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas are used to reduce the power of difficult emotions and to improve daily coping.
Dr. Occhipinti also incorporates client-centered and existential perspectives. That means she emphasizes the person’s own goals and values while helping them name what matters and make choices that match those values. Skills from dialectical behavior therapy are used when people need help with emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Her approach is goal-focused and collaborative. She works with each person to set clear, manageable steps and to track progress. Sessions aim to be practical and relevant to everyday life, whether the issue is family patterns from childhood, parenting challenges, or the effects of long-term stress.
She practices in California and conducts work in English. People starting with her are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session through the provided online options.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then take actions that align with what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and family pattern issues by shifting focus toward values-based choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for treating anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and stress-related behaviors.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the plan as needed. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to use and how to pace the work.
Confirm the available session formats before booking. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular appointments while juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, depression, sleep issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and family of origin issues among other topics.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, using clear conversation and practical strategies to address everyday problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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